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The University of Ottawa today issued the following statement following the approval by the Ontario Superior Court last Friday of the settlement of the class action involving the University of Ottawa and some of its former men’s hockey players. The class action stems from a 2014 decision to su...

The right drug may already be on our shelves. In the fight against COVID-19, we may be sitting on the right weapons and not even know it. That’s the hope of a 91��Ʒ���ϳԹ�-led three-lab team that just received rapid-response research funding from the Government of Canada. The scientists have a three-step plan to find the virus’s vulnerabili...

At this difficult time when our hearts are already burdened, I deeply regret that I must share news that is sure to weigh them down further. This morning a University of Ottawa student was found deceased in one of our on-campus residences. I know that this news will be deeply upsetting to the 91��Ʒ���ϳԹ� community, as it most certainly is to me. On beha...

To all members of the 91��Ʒ���ϳԹ� community, The single highest priority of the University of Ottawa will always be the health and safety of its students, faculty and staff. In response to the spread of the COVID-19 Coronavirus, the University has already taken a number of steps to reduce the risks and impact on our community and our campuses. As of yet...

Coronavirus Update  March 12, 2020 6:40 p.m. The University of Ottawa is collaborating closely with public health officials and other Canadian universities to respond to the spread of Coronavirus COVID-19 in Canada. Guided by the University’s Emergency Operations team, the administration is taking measures to minimize the impact of Coronavirus ...

Five University of Ottawa researchers receive funding to participate in Canada’s rapid research response to fight coronavirus As the number of reported cases and countries affected by the coronavirus keep increasing, the entire research community is engaged in a race against the clock to develop an effective vaccine. Canada is act...

Today, RBC announced a new philanthropic donation of $500,000 to 91��Ʒ���ϳԹ�. This generous commitment from RBC builds on a 40-year partnership with the university that has provided support for scholarships and other student activities. This new initiative supports uOExperience, a program to address skills gaps such as lack of transferable...

In the current fast-paced and ever-connected reality of work, many of us feel overwhelmed by tight deadlines, inflexible work schedules, and high expectations to meet our targets and stay productive. But is the current workplace environment actually increasing our productivity? A recent study suggests that 9 out of 10 Canadian emp...

91��Ʒ���ϳԹ� research shows you can’t rely on pronunciation as a measure of linguistic proficiency. A bilingual’s “accent” is a poor indicator of how well they master a language, according to a new 91��Ʒ���ϳԹ� study. Shana Poplack, Distinguished University Professor and Canada Research Chair in the Department of Linguistics, PhD student Suzann...

The University of Ottawa has raised $300 million for the modernization of existing buildings, to extend their useful life for decades to come. This modernization is consistent with the strategic goal of responsible and sustainable growth of 91��Ʒ���ϳԹ�’s infrastructure over the next decade. The funds were raised through a 2.635% debenture offering with a ...